[Resolved] Need help locating key code for 1963 Pontiac Catalina 421 Super

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Where can I locate the key code to program a 1963 Pontiac Catalina 421 Super key?

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I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1963 Pontiac Catalina 421 Super.

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1963 Pontiac Catalina 421 Super.

Trying this out on my 1963 Pontiac Catalina 421 Super today—hoping it works.

Appreciate any advice—my 1963 Pontiac Catalina 421 Super won’t recognize the key.

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